In this episode of Ticats Today, Steve Milton sits down with defensive end Brandon Barlow, a key player for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. They discuss Brandon's transition to the Tiger-Cats, his family football roots, and his unique journey through college football. Brandon shares insights on leadership, his experience growing up in a football-centric household, and his passion for coaching. Tune in to hear more about his outlook for the season and the importance of defense for the Ticats.

Takeaways:

• Brandon Barlow reflects on his smooth transition to the Ticats and feeling valued by the organization.
• Growing up in a football family, with his father playing professionally, shaped his journey as a player.
• Brandon highlights his college experience at Boston College, where he pursued a master's degree in project management while excelling in football.
• Barlow's leadership style, described as "glass half full," focuses on effective communication and overcoming adversity.
• Brandon emphasizes the team's focus on improving their defensive play, especially in terms of sack production.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Brandon Barlow
01:00 - Brandon's Transition to the Tiger-Cats
03:00 - Growing Up in a Football Family
06:30 -  Pursuing a Master's Degree
09:00 - Leadership and Coaching Potential

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Bubba O'Neil is joined by Mark Stephen, Voices of the Stampeders, Rick Zamperin of The 5th Quarter Show and Sports Reporter Joey Slattery to chat the top storylines from Week 13 in the league. The season is heating up as teams jockey for playoff positions. The Hamilton-Toronto game was one of the very entertaining games of the Labour Day weekend, with the Tiger-Cats coming out on top. The Winnipeg-Saskatchewan game was also thrilling, with Winnipeg pulling off a road win. The Battle of Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton is always intense, and Calgary has had the upper hand on Labour Day. The Blue Bombers, despite injuries to key players, still prove to be resilient and dominant. The backup quarterbacks in the league, particularly Vernon Adams Jr., have been impressive. The Bombers' injuries and the motivation to break a coaching record add to the intrigue of the upcoming games. The conversation covers various topics related to the CFL, including the playoff race, the best team in Alberta, the struggles of the Calgary Stampeders, and the upcoming games. The hosts discuss the importance of home field advantage in the West division and the potential for a BC Lions vs. Montreal Alouettes Grey Cup preview. They also touch on the return of CFL games to the CTV network and the excitement surrounding the playoff push.

Takeaways

• The Hamilton-Toronto game was the most entertaining of the Labour Day weekend, with the Tiger-Cats coming out on top.
• The Winnipeg-Saskatchewan game was also thrilling, with Winnipeg pulling off a road win.
• The Battle of Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton is always intense, and Calgary has had the upper hand on Labour Day.
• The backup quarterbacks in the league have been impressive.
• The Bombers' injuries and the motivation to break a coaching record add to the intrigue of the upcoming games. The playoff race in the CFL is heating up, with several teams vying for a spot in the postseason.
• Home field advantage will be crucial in the West division, as the teams are closely matched.
• The BC Lions and Montreal Alouettes could potentially meet in the Grey Cup.
• CFL games are now being broadcast on the CTV network, increasing exposure for the league.

Chapters

00:00 - Labour Day Weekend Games

06:58 - The Battle of Alberta

09:29 - Blue Bombers: Overcoming Injuries

14:12 - Impressive Backup Quarterbacks

28:29 - Motivation to Break a Coaching Record

29:54 - The Playoff Race

31:01 - The Battle for Alberta

36:06 - Home Field

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 In this episode of Ticats Today, host Steve Milton dives deep into the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' thrilling 31-28 Labor Day Classic victory over the Toronto Argonauts. Steve breaks down how this win ended a four-game losing streak and kept the Ticats' playoff hopes alive. Hear from key players, including Bo Levi Mitchell, who remains undefeated on Labor Day, and Tim White, who was instrumental in securing this crucial victory.

Takeaways

• The Ticats' victory over the Argos ended their losing streak and kept their playoff hopes alive.
• Bo Levi Mitchell had an impressive performance, throwing for over 300 yards and two touchdowns.
• Tim White was a standout player, with 180 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
• The Ticats' defense held the Argos to field goals instead of touchdowns, making crucial stops to secure the win.
• Overall, it was a well-rounded team effort that led to the Ticats' success.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Labour Day Victory
• 02:11 - Bo’s Stellar Performance
• 03:49 - Tim White’s Game-Changing Plays
• 06:08 - Debut of QB Taulia Tagovailoa
• 07:29 -  Key Moments in the Game

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The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, RJ Broadhead, Luke Tasker, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Brian Simmons, Louie Butko, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, other Canadian Football League experts and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, CFL This Week, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content.
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Bubba O'Neil and Mike Daly break down the Ticats' 28-31 win against the Toronto Argonauts at Tim Hortons Field. We hear from Tim White and Scott Milanovich as well as Luke Tasker and RJ Broadhead for a Postgame Roundtable.

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The Ticats face the Toronto Argonauts in the 2024 Labour Day Classic. Join a sold-out crowd and cheer on the Black and Gold and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the one and only "Donut Box", Tim Hortons Field. Play-by-play by RJ Broadhead and Colour by Luke Tasker.

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Here is the summary of Monday's fiery Labour Day Classic game against the Argos at Tim Hortons Field.

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Bubba O'Neil and Mike Daly recap the first half of Monday's Labour Day Classic game against the Toronto Argonauts at Tim Hortons Field. They are joined by Bakari Grant, who scored the first-ever touchdown at Tim Hortons Field ten years ago on Labour Day.

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Coach Sal joins Bubba O'Neil and Mike Daly to give his Pregame Saluations on Tiger-Cats Pregame show ahead of the Ticats facing the Toronto Argonauts at Tim Hortons Field

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The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, RJ Broadhead, Luke Tasker, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Brian Simmons, Louie Butko, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, other Canadian Football League experts and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, CFL This Week, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content.
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On this episode of Speaking with the Enemy, presented by RedTag.ca, host Bubba O'Neil and Mike Daly catch up with Mike Hogan, Voice of the Argos to give his thoughts on today's game against Toronto at Tim Hortons Field.

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The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, RJ Broadhead, Luke Tasker, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Brian Simmons, Louie Butko, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, other Canadian Football League experts and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, CFL This Week, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content.
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 Simoni Lawrence and Courtney Stephen gear up for the highly anticipated clash between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Toronto Argonauts. The hosts dive into the significance of the Labour Day Classic, the historical rivalry, and what it means for the Tiger-Cats to secure a win in front of a passionate home crowd at Tim Hortons Field.

Takeaways:

• Simoni’s take on the Labour Day Classic and his personal 7-1 record in this iconic game.
• The importance of Hamilton's defense starting strong to set the tone, with a focus on putting pressure early on the Argonauts.
• A deep dive into how the wind at Tim Hortons Field will influence the game strategy, particularly in the passing game and special teams.
• The critical roles of key players like Jamal Peters in the secondary, Kyle Wilson at linebacker, and Tim White on offense.
• How controlling the run game and clock management could be decisive in the fourth quarter.
• The potential impact of returners Jordan Byrd for Hamilton and Janarion Grant for Toronto.
• Simoni’s insight into the mental and physical preparation needed for high-stakes games like this one.

Chapters:

00:00 - The Significance of the Labour Day Classic

03:08 - Approaching the Game with Physicality and Strong Defense

06:29 - The Impact of the Wind on the Game

09:25 - Controlling the Run Game

12:57 - Key Players to Watch

13:47 - The Chris Jones Effect on the Defense

15:23 - Strategies for the Offense

18:20 - Dealing with Dynamic Returners

20:41 - The Importance of Momentum in the Game

22:37 - Closing the Game with a Strong Fourth Quarter

24:23 - The Role of the Kicking Game

26:31 - Putting on a Show and Supporting the Team

 

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The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, RJ Broadhead, Luke Tasker, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Brian Simmons, Louie Butko, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, other Canadian Football League experts and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, CFL This Week, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content.
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